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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Kandy

Composite routes from Jaffna to Kandy

Cheapest
5 h 33 min
Car
316 km.
from $17
Other
8 h 28 min
272 km.
from $14.74

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.91–$6.22

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Jaffna to Nittambuwa
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.52

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.76–$1.40

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is to bus which costs $9.24 - $10.33 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna (Station) and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy?

The distance between Jaffna (Station) and Kandy is 344 km. The road distance is 317.8 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $8.70 - $15.22 .

How long does it take to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffna (Station) to Kandy bus from?

Jaffna (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.

Train or bus from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy?

The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $8.70 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.24 - $10.33 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Jaffna (Station) to Kandy bus arrive?

Jaffna (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.

Can I drive from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is 318 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Kandy. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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